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Weekly Message – November 12, 2026
Dear Govans family, Now that I am officially installed as your pastor, my heart is full of gratitude for Sunday’s joyous, celebratory, and deeply moving service. I am not usually one for pomp and circumstance, yet crossing this threshold with you meant the world to me. The afternoon was filled with warmth, laughter, radical welcome, and a shared commitment to justice. From the music and preaching to the worship leaders, Presbytery representatives, staff, and the volunteers who hosted a wonderful…
Weekly Message – November 5, 2026
Dear Govans Family, I love being part of the Govans family, and my heart is filled with gratitude for the journey that brought me to you. This coming Sunday, November 8, marks a meaningful threshold for us as we take our next faithful steps together. We celebrate it twice. At 10:30 AM, I will preach on Psalm 46 in a sermon titled “The Sacred Pause.” At 3:00 PM, the Presbytery of Baltimore gathers at Govans for a service installing me…
Weekly Message – October 29, 2026
Dear Govans family, This Sunday we welcome November with an extra hour of sleep, as daylight saving time ends and our clocks fall back. The church year is also turning. All Saints Sunday begins the final weeks of the Christian calendar, and on November 29 the First Sunday of Advent opens a new year. This Sunday, November 1, we celebrate All Saints Sunday. We remember siblings who have gone before us and the full stories of their lives, their struggles…
Weekly Message – October 22, 2026
Dear Govans family, Our hearts are heavy this week as we hold the Sharp family in our deepest love and prayers following the passing of Joanne (Dotty) Sharp on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Dotty shared life and ministry alongside her husband, the late Rev. John (Jack) Sharp, who served as pastor of Govans for 27 years and whose visionary leadership helped found GEDCO. Together, Jack and Dotty poured their lives into this congregation and neighborhood. While I did not have…
Weekly Message – October 15, 2026
Dear Govans family, Days have become weeks, and weeks are growing into months here in Baltimore. Being part of this community brings me deep joy, found in the everyday flow of our ministry together. Even our challenging conversations are grounded in trust, because we are pulled together by the soul of our church rooted in hospitality and the conviction that we are one body. In our daily encounters, we are cultivating a sacred bond between pastor and congregation. On Sunday,…
Weekly Message – October 8, 2026
Dear Govans Family, Many of us grew up with the sentiment, “Well, that’s just the way things are.” Without realizing it, that phrase trained our unconscious minds to numb out, accept cruelty and injustice as normal, and stay silent. It forced us into hiding and fractured our sense of self. In the end, it resigned our society to the fatalistic lie that nothing can ever truly change. We gather in worship this Sunday contemplating Matthew 22:1–14, a story that confronts…
Weekly Message – October 1, 2026
Dear Govans Family, I am overjoyed to write to you as we prepare to worship together for my first Sunday after Candidating Weekend! Since starting on Monday, I’ve gotten my first week under my belt, taken part in a couple of committee meetings, and experienced firsthand the incredible teamwork and support of our staff, as well as the warm welcome from so many people who have stopped by the church office. This Sunday is especially meaningful because we gather for…
Govans Presbyterian Names Racial Justice Advocate as Pastor
Govans Presbyterian Church has called Andries Coetzee, a native of South Africa who lived through that country’s transition to democracy and emerged with a deep commitment to racial justice, as its new pastor. Coetzee is the first openly gay pastor, head of staff, for the historic church in North Baltimore. Coetzee witnessed his country’s transition from apartheid to democracy as a teenager and young adult, giving him a unique perspective on the power of truth and reconciliation and fueling his…
Govans Presbyterian Launches Expanded Food Ministry
Matthew 25:35 “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in” The new community fridge is now open! The Baltimore Community Fridge Network built and installed a structure, a fridge and freezer, plus a pantry for our community to help feed hungry people around the clock. The fridge and pantry are located near the front of the church, accessible…
Baltimore Beat Honors Govans’ Newest Sanctuary Artwork
In its year-end Best of Baltimore issue, the Baltimore Beat named the two pieces by Ky Vassor in our sanctuary as part of the “Best of Baltimore’s Arts Scene” in the category of “Art in a Non-Traditional Space.” Installed in February, 2025 the two eight-foot acrylic panels depict disenfranchised community members and call attention to the history of the church, which is built on land once worked by enslaved people. The artwork invites reflection on history, faith, and justice, acknowledging…
Govans Community Farm Receives $160,000 State Grant
Govans Presbyterian Church is pleased to announce the award of a $160,000 grant from the State of Maryland through the Fiscal Year 2026 Baltimore Regional Neighborhood Initiative (BRNI). This funding will support the expansion of the Govans Community Farm located at 5828 York Road in Baltimore. The Govans Community Farm is an idea born from our work promoting Racial Justice. Recognizing the continued impact and legacy of past injustices, we see an opportunity to address this legacy through the cooperative…
Govans Food Ministry Update
The Govans Presbyterian session (church leadership) shared this message with church members Wednesday, December 17, 2025, to update them about the future of the church Food Ministry. Dear Govans Members, As you probably know, Govans Food Ministry has been the focus of significant discussion in recent weeks, particularly following the session’s November decision to cease operation of the Soul Kitchen in its current form. After prayerful reflection and careful review of feedback from the congregation and community, the session revisited…